Opel Insignia 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 70 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 110 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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